Fluorine-organometallic compounds, process of preparing said compounds, and processof treating solid material with said compounds



United States Patent ABSTRACT OF THE DESCLOSURE Novel fluorine-organometallic compounds are prepared by reaction of an organo-metallic compound with 0.5 to 2.0 mols of a fiuorinated organic acid in an organic solvent. Applied to textile fibres or other solid waterainsoluble materials such as paper, wood, glass or ceramic clays, these compounds impart resistance against soiling, staining and wetting. The starting fluorine reactant is a compound of the formula:

C F CHOHCH COOH or C P CONH(CH ,COOH

wherein n is 1 to 20 and x is l to 10. Examples of such preferred compounds are perfluoro-octanoyl glycine and beta-hydroxy-beta perfiuoroheptylpropionic acid. The organo-metallic reactant is one corresponding to the structure in which M is preferably aluminum but may be another metal such as: boron, cadmium, gallium, magnesium, thallium or zinc; R is an alkyl radical of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R may be hydrogen, halogen or an alkyl radical of up to 8 carbon atoms; a is equal to the valence of the metal (M) minus one. Representative of preferred organo-metallic reactants are: triisobutyl aluminum and triethylaluminum.

This invention relates to novel fluorine-organometallic compounds and to the use of these compounds for the treatment of solid materials to impart effective resistance to soiiing, staining and wetting by both water and oilborne materials.

The expression solid materials, as employed herein, includes cellulosic, proteinaceous, synthetic and other water-insoluble materials customarily employed in the manufacture of textile fabric, textile yarn, leather, paper, plastic sheeting, wood, glass and ceramic clays as well as manufactured articles prepared therefrom such as articles of apparel, wallpaper, paper bags, cardboard boxes, porous earthenware, etc.

Heretofore, organo polysiloxanes have been used extensively in the treatment of such materials, particularly those of a cellulosic nature, to render them water-repellent. While these prior art compositions perform an outstanding job for their intended use, they have been somewhat deficient in their total effectiveness. Thus, while prior art or ano polysiloxanes have rendered fabrics more or less resistant to moisture, they have not had as high an oil repellency as desired and they have not rendered the fabric soil repellent.

Similarly, many fiuorinated compounds suggested for imparting stain and Wetting resistance to fabrics have been found deficient in their dry soil repellent characteristics. In fact, some of the commercial fluorinated compounds utilized for fabric treatment not only fail to repel dry soil but actually attract and hold such soil.

It is an object of the present invention to provide novel 3,377,197 Patented Apr. 9, 1968 fiuorine-organomet-allic compounds and to provide a method for their preparation. Another object is to provide a means of imparting resistance towards wetting by water and oil, staining by Water and oil-borne stains and soiling by dry soil to solid materials by applying said fiuorine-organometallic compounds tothe materials using conventional techniques such as padding, dipping, .im, pregnation, spraying, etc. i

The novel compounds of this invention are represented by the formula (R Y),,M(R') (R) where Rf 'is the perfiuorinated organic group C F Y represents the functional group CHOHCH COO or -CONH(CH COO, M is a metal, R and R are organic groups forming a carbon to metal bond which are hydrolytic-ally and/or oxidatively unstable, a-l-b-l-c equal the valence of the metal M, n is an integer of l to 20 but preferably above 3 and x is an integer of 1 to 10. These compounds may be prepared by the reaction of a fiuorinated organic acid with an organometallic compound in a solvent. The reaction is es, sentially instantaneous-going to completion at room temperature although elevated temperatures as high as C. may be utilized. i

The fluorinated organic acids employed for the reaction with the organometallic compounds have either the structure C F CHOHCH COOH or where n. is an integer of 1 to 20 and x is an integer of l to 10. Representative compounds include beta-hydroXy-betaperfluoromethylpropionic acid; beta hydroxy beta perfiuoroheptylpr-opionic acid; beta hydroxy beta perfiuorotetradecylpropionic acid; beta hydroxy beta perfluoroeicosylpropion'ic acid; perfluoroethanoylamino acetic acid; perfluorooctanoylaminoacetic acid; pe-rfiuorobutanoylaminop-ropionic acid; perfluorooctanoylaminopropionic acid, perr'luorohexanoylaminobutyric acid; perfluoropentadecanoylam'ino'butyric acid; perfiuoroundecanoylaminovaleric acid; perfluoroethanoyl-aminocaproic acid; perfiuorobutanoylam-inoca-prylic acid and perfluoropenta decanoylaminocapric acid.

These compounds are synthesized from organic fluorine compounds presently being prepared by electrolytic fluorination. The basic starting material is perflu-oroalkanoic acid which is subsequently converted to the acid chloride of the corresponding aldehyde. Compounds of the formula C F J CHOHCH COOH may be prepared by reacting the aforementioned aldehyde With malonic acid While compounds of the formula are prepared by reacting the aforementional acid chloride with an amino carboxyl-ic acid.

The organometallic compounds used for reaction with the fluorinated organic acids are compounds having covalent metal carbon bonds which are oxidatively or hydrolytically unstable which compounds have the general structure MR' (R) wherein M is aluminum, R is selected from hydrogen, halogen and alkyl radicals of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R is selected from alkyl radicals of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and d is a number equal to the valence of the metal M minus 1. Representative compounds include monoethyl aluminumdihydr'ide, trimethyl aluminum, tri-. ethyl aluminum-diethyl aluminum hydride mixtures, trioctyl aluminum, dibutyl aluminum fluoride, ethyl aluminum dichloride, methyl aluminum sesquichlor-ide, .diethyl aluminum bromide, triethyl-trimethyl aluminum mixtures, dimethyl benzyl aluminum, triphenyl aluminum, etc., which are prepared in known manner.

Metals other than aluminum which may be utilized in the preparation of organometallic compounds include boron, cadmium, gallium, magnesium, thallium and zinc.

These metals, however, are not necessarily as effective as aluminum.

When preparing the novel fluorine-organometallic compounds of this invention, the fiuorinated organic acid compounds are reacted with the organometallic materials in a molar ratio of 0.5 :.l to 2: 1 and preferably 0.8:1 to 1.5 :1 in a solvent such as heptane, ethylacetate, ethylether, etc. It is important that the reaction be carried out in a system essentially free from oxygen and water.

After the reaction is completed, the resulting product has a structure corresponding or intermediate to the formula c F cHoHcr-ncooMR'rt OnFhrHCOHCHZCOOAiR' and [C F CONII=(CH COOhMR', where n is an integer of 1 to 20, x is an integer of l to 10, R is either hydrogen, halogen or an alkyl radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms and R is an alkyl radical of l to 8 carbon atoms, may be applied to solid materials, as herein defined, with or without the presence of additional surfactants, diapers-ants, propellants, (e.g., nitrous oxide, propane, butane, carbon dioxide), etc., by padding, dipping, impregnation, spraying, etc. Spraying from an aerosol container or a spray gun are desirable methods of application since contact of the treatment chemical with the atmosphere is prevented prior to actual application.

Concentration of the active ingredients to the solid materials such as cotton and similar diaphanous fabrics in the range of 0.10 to 10 percent by weight and preferably in the range of 1 to 5 percent by weight have been found to give excellent and unique repellent propertiesparticularly to dry soiling. For rugs, leather, etc., the aforementioned repellent properties have been obtained when the active ingredients are added in the range of 0.05 to 5.0 grams/ft. and preferably 0.1 to 1.0 grams/fi The treatment material is rendered insoluble on the solid material as .well as resistant to removal by abrasion upon exposure to active hydrogen atoms such as those cont-ained inthe hydroxyl and amine functionality of the solid material, moisture contained in the solid material, the oxygen in the air, and/or moisture in the air. Treatment of the solid materials by the indicated means and in the aforementioned concentrations not only imparts resistance to soiling, staining and wetting by both Water and oil-borne substances but imparts such resistance without being detected by either casual observation or feel.

While the examples illustrate the nature of the present invention, the invention is not intended to be limited to these specific embodiments. Parts are by weight unless otherwise indicated.

EXAMPLE l The compound beta hydroxy beta pertluoroheptylpropionic' acid was prepared by the following procedure.

grams of perfluorooctanal and 10 milliliters of toluene were added to a cold solution of 6.0 grams of malonic acid in milliliters of pyridine. This mixture was heated at 115 C. until the evolution of CO ceased. The reaction mixture was then cooled and poured into a slurry of 13 milliliters of concentrated sulfuric acid and -100 grams of chipped ice. The organic layer was taken up in ether. The ether solution was washed with two SO-milliliter portions of water, dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated under vacuum until crystals of beta-hydroxy-beta-perfiuoroheptylpropionic acid began to appear. The residue, on crystallization from a mixture of 15 grams of ether and 85 grams of heptane, yielded 22 grams of pure betahydroxy beta perfluoroheptylpropionic acid (melting point 124 C.) corresponding to a 98% yield.

'EXAMP LE II The compound perfluorooctanoyl glycine was prepared by the following procedure.

A suspension of 150 grams of glycine in a solution of 150 grams of perfluorooctanoyl chloride and 300 mi. of ethyl acetate was heated at the reflux temperature, 98 C. until the evolution of hydrochloric acid was complete. The reaction mixture was then filtered and the filter cake washed with three 100 milliliter portions of warm ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers were concentrated at C. under vacuum to a viscous oil which solidified on cooling. The waxy solid of crude perfluorooct-anoyl glycine was washed with dry heptane to remove unreacted perfluorooctanoyl chloride and residual solvent. It was then air-dried and recrystallized from a mixture of heptane and ethyl ether to give 152 grams of white solid product corresponding to a 94% yield.

Several tests have been developed in order to evaluate the effectiveness of compounds cap-able of imparting repellent properties to solid materials. These tests include:

(a) Water repellency (b) Oil repellency (c) Stain resistance (d) Dry soil repellency (e) Hydrolytic stability (A) Water repellency (ASTM D583-5 8) This test (known as the water spray test) demonstrates how a treated fabric resists wetting under mild impact of water droplets.

Equipment.--A six-inch diameter funnel, ring stand, spray nozzle .(19 holes, drill No. 65, 35/1000-inch diameter), metal embroidery hoop (six-inch diameter), sample holder block to hold sample at 45 to the horizontal and 250 cc. of distilled water. Procedure:

A 7 X 7-inch sample of the treated fabric is placed in the embroidery hoop. The hoop is placed under the spray head at a 45 angle, so that the center of the hoop is 6 inches from the head and the center of the spray pattern will coincide with the center of the hoop. A 6- inch laboratory funnel is attached to the spray head to act as a reservoir. 250 milliliters of distilled water is then poured into the funnel. At the completion of the spray period, one edge of the hoop is held and tapped smartly once against a solid object. The Wetted fabric is then compared with a standard chart or the verbal description below.

Standard spray test ratings (resistivity) 100No sticking or wetting of upper surface -S light random sticking or wetting of upper surface Slit-Wetting of upper surface at spray points 70Partial wetting of whole upper surface 50Complete wetting of whole upper surface 0-Complete wetting of whole upper and lower surfaces (B) Oil repellency This test is based on the different penetrating properties of two hydrocarbon liquids, mineral oil and n-heptane. Mixtures of these two liquids are miscible in all proportions and show penetrating properties proportional to the n-heptane content of the mixture.

The oil repellency rating numbers below correspond with the A.A.T.C.C. Standard Spray Ratings which are now in use for testing water repellent finishes.

COMPOSITION OF LIQUID MIXTURES FOR THE OIL REPELLENCY TEST *N holdout to mineral oil.

To measure oil repellency of a treated fabric, 8" x 8" swatches are placed flat on a table. The test mixtures are contained in small dropping bottles with ground-in pipettes. A drop of each mixture is gently placed (not dropped) onto the surface of the fabric, preferably in two different portions of the test samples. After three minutes, the degree of wetting and penetration of the fabric are observed.

From the above table, the number corresponding to the mixture containing the highest percent heptane which does not penetrate or wet the fabric after three minutes contact is considered the oil repellency rating of the specimen.

Usually, acceptable ratings are 90 and above, although beneficial effect to oil staining is sometimes obtained with ratings as low as 50.

(C) Stain resistance This test illustrates the effectiveness of treated fabrics to resist such typical water-based stains as ink, wine, catsup, etc., as well as such typical oil-based stains as cooking oils, lube oil, or mayonnaise, etc.

(1) Test stains:

Corn oil .(Mazola corn oil) Permanent black ink (Sheaffers Carbon black in corn oil Catsup Wine-20% alcohol After-shave lotion (Aqua Velva) Specimen: at least 2 x -inches for each stain. Procedure: (a) 3 or 4 drops of stain are dropped from an eye dropper at a 6-inch height onto the test sample (b) Using clean absorbent tissue all droplets of stain are carefully blotted (c) The samples are evaluated on the basis of the stain left after blotting. They are given 1 to 5 points, the lowest value for the best stain resist ance:

(1) Very good (2) Good (3) Satisfactory (4) Bad (5) Very bad (D) Dry soil repellency Skrip ink #22) This test evaluates the dry soil stain resistance of treated fabrics. For a practical evaluation comparisons are made between the treated and untreated fabric.

FORMULA FOR A STANDARD SYNTHETIC DRY SOIL Ingredient: Percent by weight Peat moss .(dry) 38 Cement 17 Kaolin clay 17 Silica 17 Furnace black 1.75 Red iron oxide 0.50 Mineral oil 8.75

The test consists of pouring a small quantity of the above soil mixture into a paper bag with 4" x 4" samples of the fabric. The bag is then shaken vigorously for one minute, the contents dumped out and the samples brushed smartly several times on each side with the finger tips. Comparison of dry soiling can be made by the visual examination of the treated and untreated samples, and numerically evaluated in the same manner as the aforementioned stain resistance test.

(B) Hydrolytic stability This test determines the hydrolytic stability properties of treated fabrics.

Equipment:

(a) 6-inch long, l-inch I.D. calibrated Plexiglas tube and holding ring (b) 609 ml. beaker (c) Stopwatch Specimens:

0.7854 sq. inch area of the test sample Test solutions:

400 ml. soln. with pH 2 400 ml. soln. with pH 11 400 ml. soln. with pH 9 (1% tide soln.) 400 ml. soln. with pH 7 (water) Procedure.-Treated fabric samples are fastened to one end of the Plexiglas tube and placed in the test solution to a depth of 6 inches. The time it takes for the liquid level inside the tube to reach the 25 ml. mark on the Plexiglas tube is recorded. From the average time of three runs, the rate of penetration of the test solution through the fabric samples is calculated and reported as milliliters of the test solution per minute per square inch.

The following examples demonstrate the preferred procedure for preparing the fluorine-organometallic compounds of the present invention and the advantageous use of these compounds for treating solid materials.

EXAMPLE HI 1.03 ml. of diethyl zinc was dissolved in 50 ml. of ethyl acetate. To this solution there was slowly added 30 cc. of ethyl acetate containing 2.25 grams of perfluorooctanoyl glycine (prepared in accordance with Example II). The mixture was placed in an aerosol can with 50 grams of Freon 12 and sprayed on to a cotton cloth. Examination of the treated cloth showed it to have an oil rating of 100, a Water repellency of and a dry soil repellency of 1.

EXAMPLE IV 2.3 grams of perfiuorooctanoyl glycine was dissolved in 50 milliliters of ethyl acetate. The resulting solution was slowly added, with stirring at room temperature, to 1.25 milliliters of triisobutyl aluminum dissolved in 50 milliliters of ethyl acetate. All of the operations were carried out under nitrogen and in dry solvents. After 15 minutes, the mixture was cooled and sealed in an aerosol can with 300 milliliters of Freon 12.

The can was allowed to warm to room temperature and part of the contents sprayed on cotton cloth. The treated cloth gave a water spray rating of 100, an oil repellency rating of 130 and a soil index of 1.3.

For comparative purposes Zepel, an aqueous emulsion of fluorocarbons, was applied to a cotton fabric in a 3% concentration. The treated cloth gave a water spray rating of 90, an oil repellency rating in the range of and a soil repellency index of 2.5.

EXAMPLE V Following the general procedure of Example IV, a number of other compounds were prepared. The following table lists the reactants and sets forth the properties imparted to cotton cloth by the reaction products.

TEA=trictl1ylaluminnm (spg. 0.832). TlllA=triisobutyl aluminum (spg. 0.787).

EXAMPLE VI The following example demonstrates the application of the repellent treatment using a compressed gas spray gun.

3.4 ml. of triethyl aluminum was dissolved in 300 ml. of ethyl acetate. To this solution there was added 300 ml. of ethyl acetate containing 11.8 grams of perfiuorooctanoyl glycine. The resulting mixture was stirred for several hours and transferred, under nitrogen, to a spray gun reservoir. The solution was then sprayed onto cloth using 30 p.s.i.g. of dry nitrogen pressure. The solution pick-up of the cloth was approximately 100 weight percent and the treated cloth showed the following properties: oil repellency--l40, water repellency-ltlt) and a dry soil repellency of 1.5.

EXAMPLE V II A preferred composition for application to rayon fabrics comprises 60% ethylacetate, 5% n-heptane, 2% C F CONCH COOAl(C l-I and 35% Freon propellent. This composition results in a stable product with good appearance when sprayed on the rayon cloth and exhibits a 90 water spray rating, a 110 oil repellency and a soil index of 1.8 out of 5.

Similar results were obtained when the heptane concentration was increased to 10% and the ethylacetate decreased to 55%.

EXAMPLE VH1 To determine the compatability of the fiuorinated acid organometallic compounds of the present invention with various solvents, a solution was prepared by dissolving 18.8 grams of perfluorooctanoyl glycine in 100 milliliters of the ethyl acetate. This solution was slowly added to 18.8 grams of perfluorooctanoyl glycine in 100 milliliters of ethyl acetate and the mixture stirredfor one-half hour. 20 milliliter aliquots of this solution were then diluted to 100 milliliters with various combinations of solvents as shown in the following table.

Run Gm. ol Gm. of Gm. of Gm. of W.S. Oil Soil No. stock Ethyl Heptane Freon (a) (lo) soln. Acetate 12 20 40 40 80 110 1. 6 20 10 30 40 80 110 1.8 20 20 40 40 80 120 2. 0 20 30 10 40 80 120 2. 0 20 l 40 4O 80 120 2. 0 20 30 10 40 80 120 2. 0 20 2 40 40 80 120 2. 0 20 30 7 10 40 90 120 1.8 20 3 40 40 90 110 1. S 20 30 3 10 4O 80 110 2.0

1 Gm. oi Freon 114132.

2 Gm. of Acetone.

3 Gm. of Methyl Ethyl Ketone.

(a) Standard water spray test. (ASTM D583'58).

(b) Oil repellency test.

(0) An index of qualitative evaluation of all the soil tests obtained by averaging five tests: dry soil, oil, catsup, ink and wine. Stained samples were rated from one (best) to live (worst). Scotchgard FC-"ZOB, at 3% concentration, scored 2.6 on this basis and untreated fabric 5.0.

8 EXAMPLE IX The following data demonstrate the outstanding effectiveness of this disclosed fiuorinated acid-organometallic compounds for treating solid materials to render them soil and stain repellent. For a quantitative evaluation and comparison, data for Scotchgard FC-ZOS, an aqueous emulsion of fluorocarbon, at 3% concentration has also been set forth in Run 2. The Scotchgard was added using the standard technique for this material, i.e., by padding from an aqueous emulsion. The leather and cotton samples of Runs 4 and were treated with c r councn coom (C 11 2 at a 2 weight percent concentration based on the weight of ethyl acetate solvent and Freon propellent by spraying the samples from an aerosol can. The results are of particular importance since most of the non-accidental soil is of the dry type.

Run Substance A B O D E F G Avg.

1 Blank Cotton 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5. 00 ITO-208 on cotton- 2 3 2 2 l 1 5 2. 28 Blank Leather 5 5 5 3 5 5 4 4. 57 Treated Leather- 1 1 4 1 1 l 1 1.43 5 Treated Cotton. 1 3 2 l. 1 1 1 1.80 A=Mazola Corn Oil. Rating Table:

B=Sheailers Skrip Ink. 1=Very good. C=Oarbon Black in Corn Oil. 2 Good. D Catsup. 3= Satisfactory. E Wine20% alcohol. 4 Bad. F Aqua Velva. 5 =Very bad. G Dry soil. EXAMPLE X To further demonstrate soil repellent characteristics, a composition composed of 60% ethyl acetate, 5% n-heptane, 2% ethyl aluminum periloroheptylglycamide and Freon propellent was packaged in an aerosol container.

This composition resulted in a stable product with good appearance on cloth and exhibited a 90% water spray rating, an oil repellency of 110 and a soil index of 1.8 out of 5. Cotton and wool carpeting sprayed in various patterns with the composition were exposed to continuous traflic for two days and vacuum cleaned. The areas in which no treatment was applied were noticeably quite dirty while the treated area showed little soiling-clearly indicating the beneficial results to be gained by the addition of the compositions of the present invention to items such as carpeting in order to prevent their soiling under normal use conditions.

EXAMPLE XI The data of the following table demonstrate the effect of structural modifications on hydrolytic stability, Cotton cloths were treated with the compounds listed in the following table by padding, air drying and ironing.

The anhydrous aluminum tristearate was made by reacting one mol of triethyl aluminum with three mols of stearic acid in toluene and refluxing for 15 minutes. The solution was diluted to contain 10% of the aluminum salt. Diethyl aluminum stearate was similarly prepared by reacting one mole of triethyl aluminum with one mol of stearic acid in toluene and diluting the mixture to give a 10% solution.

By comparing the results obtained, particularly in Runs '3, 4, 5 and 6, it can be seen how the stability of the perfiuorinated acid aluminum bond is greatly improved by introducing insulating methylene groups and secondary complexing groups.

Hydrolysis Rate (CcJmin/infl) Runs Compound pH 2 pH 11 1% Tide pH 7 1. (G17H35COO)3A1 3. 1 5.39 0.26 5. l 2. G11H35C0OAl(CrHs)2-- 6. 99 28. 4 3. 60 0. 4 3. C7F15COOA1(CzH5l2-. 18 120 6.0 0.3 -i cvFmcoNHAKcnfish 100 18 4. S 7. 2 5 C'IFIBCOHCIIQCOOAKCZITI, 0 0 U. 7 u

0 (37F U 4. l) 1. 15 U Obviously, many modifications and variations of the invention as hereinbefore set forth may be made Without departing from the spirit and scope thereof and therefore only such limitations should be imposed as are indicated in the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A fluorine-organometallic compound of the formula (R Y),,lvI(R'),,(R) wherein R is the perfluorinated organic group C F Y is a functional member selected from the group consisting of CHOHCH COO and CONH (CH COO M is a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, boron, cadmium, gallium, magnesium, thallium and zinc; R is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen and alkyl radicals of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R is an alkyl radical of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; a, b and c are integers the sum of which equals the valence of the metal M, a and b each being equal to at least one; It is an integer of 1 to 20 and x is an integer of 1 to 10.

2. A compound having the formula C F CHOHCH CO OAlR'R C F CONH (CH COOAlR'R wherein n is an integer of 3 to 20, x is an integer of 1 to 10, R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen and alkyl radicals having 1 to 8 carbon atoms and R is an alkyl radical of 1 to 8 carbon atoms.

6. A compound according to claim 5 wherein n is 7, x is l, R is C H and R is C H 7. A compound according to claim 5 wherein n is 7, x is 1, R is C4H9 and R is C4H9.

8. A compound having the formula CDFZJHC OHCHzCOOAlR wherein n is an integer of 3 to 20 and R cal of 1 to 8 carbon atoms.

9. A compound having the formula is an alkyl radiwherein n is an integer of 3 to 20, x is an integer of 1 to 10 and R is an alkyl radical of 1 to 8 carbon atoms.

10. A compound having the formula [C F (CHOHCH COO] AlR wherein n is an integer of 3 to and R cal of 1 to 8 carbon atoms.

11. A compound having the formula is an alkyl radiwherein n is an integer of 3 to 20, x is an integer of 1 to 10 and R is an alkyl radical of 1 to 8 carbon atoms.

12. A process for preparing a fluorine-organometallic compound which comprises reacting (A) a fluorinated organic acid having a structural formula from the group consisting of 10 and C F CONI-HCHQ COOH, wherein x is an integer of 1 to 10 and n is an integer of l to 20, with (B) an organometallic compound having the structure M is a metal Selected from the group consisting of aluminum, boron, cadmium, gallium, magnesium, thallium, and zinc,

R is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen and an alkyl radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms,

R' is an alkyl radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms and d is an integer equal to the valence of the metal M minus one, in a molar ratio of 0.5 :1 to 2:1 in the presence of a solvent.

13. The process of claim 12 wherein the solvent is ethylacetate.

14. A process for preparing a fluorine-organometallic compound which comprises reacting a fluorinated organic acid having the structure C F CHOHCH COOH wherein n is an integer of 1 to 20 with an aluminum alkyl having the structure AlR(R') wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen and alkyl radicals of l to 8 carbon atoms and R is an alkyl radical of 1 to 8 carbon atoms in a molar ratio of 0.5:1 to 2:1 in the presence of a solvent.

15. The process of claim 14 wherein the acetate.

16. A process for preparing a fluorine-organometallic compound which comprises, reacting a fluorinated organic acid having the structure C F CONI-l(CH COOH wherein n is an integer of 1 to 20 and x is an integer of 1 to 10 with an aluminum alkyl having the structure AlR(R') wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen and alkyl radicals of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and R is an alkyl radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms in a molar ratio of 0.5 :1 to 2:1 in the presence of a solvent.

17. The process of claim 16 ethylacetate.

18. The process of treating a solid material to impart resistance to soiling, staining and wetting, which comprises contacting said solid material with a compound formed by the reaction of perfluorooctanoyl glycine with 0.5 to 2.0 mols of triallrylaluminum, so as to deposit said compound on the material and allowing the material to dry.

19. The process of claim 18 wherein the solid material is selected from the group consisting of cellulosic and proteinaceous materials.

20. The process of claim 18 wherein the trialkylaluminum compound is triethylaluminum.

21. The process of treating a solid material from the group consisting of cellulosic and proteinaceous materials to impart resistance to soiling, staining and wetting which comprises contacting said solid material with a compound formed by the reaction of beta-hydroxy-beta-perfluoroheptylpropionic acid with 0.5 to 2.0 mols of trialkylaluminum, so as to deposit said compound on the material and allowing the material to dry.

22. The process of claim 21 wherein the trialkylaluminum compound is triisobutylaluminum.

23. The process of claim 21 wherein the trialkylaluminum compound is triethylaluminum.

24. The process of treating a solid material to impart resistance to soiling, staining and wetting, which comprises contacting said solid material With a compound formed by the reaction of (A) a fluorinated organic acid having a structural formula from the group consisting of solvent is ethyl wherein the solvent is and C F CONH(CI-l COOI-I, wherein x is an integer of 1 to 10 and n is an integer of l to 20, with 1 1 (B) 0.5 to 2.0 mols of an organometallic compound selected from the group consisting; of triphenyl aluminum, di'methyl-benzyl aluminum and compounds having the structure MR(R'), wherein M is a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, boron, cadmium, gallium, magne' sium, thallium, and zinc, R is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen and an alkyl radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R is an alkyl radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms,

and d is an integer equal to the valence of the metal M minus one.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS Diesslin et a1 260465 .7 Reid 117121 Chapin et a1 117167 X Hauptschein et 81. 260408 X England 260539 Barnhart et al. 260-408 Dalton 117l21 Eleuterio 260-4385 WILLIAM D. MARTIN, Primary Examiner. T. G. DAVIS, Assistant Examiner.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION Patent No. 3,377,197 April 9, 1968 William A. Erby et al.

It is hereby certified that error appears in the above numbered patent requiring correction and that the said Letters Patent should read as corrected below.

Column 2, line 46, "of" should read or Column 3, line 18 should read line 35, "Concentration" should read Concentrations Column 6, line 61, "300" should read 30 Column 7, line 44, cancel "the"; line 46, cancel "18.8 grams of perfluorooctanoyl glycine in 100 milliliters" and insert l0 milliliters of triisobutyl aluminum in 200 milliliters Column 8, line 60, "mole", first occurrence, should read mol Column 9, line 26, "seelcted" should read selected Signed and sealed this 16th day of September 1969.

(SEAL) Attest:

EDWARD M.FLETCHER,JR, WILLIAM E. SCHUYLER, JR.

Attesting Officer Commissioner of Patents 

